During the academic year, Civitas University is home to a diverse student body, hosting a large number of Erasmus exchange students from around Europe, in addition to students from Asia, Africa, and the Americas. These international students and Polish students alike come to Civitas University to study international relations, sociology, security, new media, and more. This multi-national study body provides for an exciting environment in which to study these global topics.
Security and Diplomacy – CEE Perspectives
A visiting semester program at Civitas University for students of international relations, security studies, diplomacy, and related fields.
Deepen your understanding of international security, diplomacy, conflict, and global affairs this semester or academic-year in Warsaw, one of Europe’s most geopolitically significant capitals. Located on NATO’s eastern flank and at the crossroads of the European Union and Eastern Europe, Warsaw offers a uniquely insightful setting for the study of international security, diplomacy, and regional affairs.
As a visiting student, you’ll select from a broad range of English-taught courses aligned with international relations, security studies, public diplomacy, and regional affairs. The program may be combined with optional pre-semester strategic language study and applied research opportunities.
Select Academic Focus Areas
Students are free to mix courses across academic focus areas, with advising support to ensure coherence and credit transfer. Courses vary by semester.
Security, Conflict & Intelligence
- Hybrid Conflicts and Asymmetric Threats
- Intelligence Services in Contemporary International Relations
- International Security Studies: Research Seminar
- Climate and Energy Security
- Conflicts and International Disputes
Diplomacy, Law & Negotiation
- History of Diplomacy
- Diplomatic Protocol and Savoir Vivre
- Negotiations and Mediations in International Contexts
- International Public Law
- International Organizations
Media, Information & Public Diplomacy
- Media and Public Diplomacy
- Global Media: Politics of Conflict
- Risk and Crisis Communication
- Cybersecurity
- Social Media Platforms and Algorithms
Regional & Global Affairs
- The European Union in Contemporary International Relations
- The Post-Soviet Space
- Migration and Asylum Policy
- Global Powers and Challenges of the 21st Century
Strategic Language Study (Optional)
Students seeking substantive language acquisition may arrive four weeks prior to the Civitas semester to participate in an intensive, in-country language program.
Languages offered: Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
Research Internship Option
Qualified students may apply to complete a research internship with the Terrorism Research Center (TRC) in Warsaw.
- Emphasis on applied research and analysis
- Mentorship from subject-matter experts
- Research conducted alongside academic coursework
- Projects may be considered for publication
This option is selective and best suited for students with prior academic preparation in security studies, international relations, or related fields.